- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mundelein, IL
Mechanics Grove Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mechanics Grove Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172754002917
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mechanics Grove Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Mundelein · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 486
- students enrolled
Mechanics Grove Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mechanics Grove Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Mundelein, IL.
School address
District: Mundelein Esd 75 · Illinois
NCES ID 172754002917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mechanics Grove Elem School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 172754002917 · Mundelein, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Carl Sandburg Middle School (529 students)
Mechanics Grove Elem School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mechanics Grove Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carl Sandburg
Carl Sandburg Middle School
529 students
- This school
Mechanics Grove Elem School
486 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
467 students
- Lincoln Elem S 88
Lincoln Elem School
88 students
What this shows Mechanics Grove Elem School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mechanics Grove Elem School compares
Mechanics Grove Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,241
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 38.5%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Mechanics Grove Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mundelein Esd 75 reports $19,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mechanics Grove Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Sandburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mechanics Grove Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Mundelein
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mechanics Grove Elem School
How many students attend Mechanics Grove Elem School?
Mechanics Grove Elem School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mundelein, IL. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mechanics Grove Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mechanics Grove Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mechanics Grove Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mechanics Grove Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Mundelein, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mechanics Grove Elem School?
Mechanics Grove Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mechanics Grove Elem School rank among elementary schools in Mundelein?
By Resource Investment Index, Mechanics Grove Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Mundelein, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mundelein on the city page.
What other schools are in Mundelein Esd 75?
Besides Mechanics Grove Elem School, Mundelein Esd 75 also operates Carl Sandburg Middle School (529 students), Washington Elem School (467 students), and Lincoln Elem School (88 students). See the Mundelein Esd 75 district page for the complete list.